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Greasepaint   Listen
noun
greasepaint  n.  
1.
A greasy substance containing pigments, used as makeup by actors, clowns, and other entertainers; as, the smell of the greasepaint, the roar of the crowd.
2.
Theatrical makeup, generally.





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"Greasepaint" Quotes from Famous Books



... no heavy closeness of greasepaint, no scent of soiled and tawdry costumes which years before had revolted her behind the scenes of a musical comedy. This work was done in the clean mornings; the appurtenances seemed rich and gorgeous and new. On a set that was joyous with ...
— The Beautiful and Damned • F. Scott Fitzgerald


Words linked to "Greasepaint" :   make-up


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